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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.62, 1,987.26 and 400.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.62, 1,987.26 and 400.17 is: 600.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.62 : 1,987.26 = 400.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.62/1,987.26 = 400.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.62x = 1,987.26 × 400.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.62x = 795,241.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,241.83/1,324.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.35

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